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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,266.44, 455,207.10 and 273,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,266.44, 455,207.10 and 273,481.48 is: 410,499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,266.44 : 455,207.10 = 273,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,266.44/455,207.10 = 273,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,266.44x = 455,207.10 × 273,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,266.44x = 124,490,711,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,490,711,414.51/303,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,499.47

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